Cutting output shaft for H&T

[CraigC]

I'm going to do my hack & tap SYE today and I'm wondering if I can cut the output shaft with a hacksaw. My dad has an angle grinder that I can use if I need to, but my parents are in the process of moving and I don't want to have to try and find it if I don't have to. So, is the output shaft hardened or anything like that, or can I sail right through it with a hacksaw?

 

[fubar XJ]

The recommended method is to have the Jeep idling and in gear, and use a rotary grinder. That way you get a nice square cut. I suppose you could do it with a hacksaw, but it'd be a complete PITA and wouldn't come out as nice. I'd choose the easier method that does a better job.

Either way, measure twice, cut once.

 

[jeepster_259]

definitely use the grinder. I can't imagine doing it with a hacksaw. Using the grinder it's not too bad, but still a PITA.

 

[stumpXJ]

You'd never cut that with a hack saw. It is hardened. Its not a high rockwell, but its harder than you can cut with a hack saw. Get the grinder, get a very thin cutoff wheel (1 or 2mm) and it will be done in a few minutes.

~James

 

[jeeperjohn]

X3 use a grinder with the shaft spinning.

 

[Darky]

X3 use a grinder with the shaft spinning.

Another for grinder with shaft spinning. That's how John did mine, and it's been vibe/trouble free since. And it was done pretty quick.

 

[CraigC]

Thanks guys. I'll dig out the grinder and do it with the shaft spinning.

 

[Begster]

If you do it with the shaft spinning, just remember to put it into neutral first and then let the shaft stop spinning, or just shut if off, before switching it back into park. Otherwise you will have some nice gear grinding.